The City of Greater Bendigo took out gold in the Local Government Award for Tourism at the prestigious 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards, cementing its position as a leader in delivering exceptional visitor experiences and driving sustainable tourism growth.
Organised by the Victorian Tourism Industry Council, the awards celebrate leaders in tourism excellence across the state.
The win marks another milestone in the City’s tourism journey, representing its sixth consecutive year as a finalist in the Victorian Tourism Awards. During this time, the City has proudly achieved four gold awards and two silver awards, reflecting its continued dedication to excellence in tourism planning, facilities, marketing, event management, and overall contributions to the industry at both local and state levels.
The City would also like to extend its congratulations to all Greater Bendigo winners from the night’s awards and to every Bendigo business that reached finalist status in their respective categories.
Bendigo Guided Tours won Gold in the New Tourism Business category. The walking tours celebrate Bendigo’s status as a City and Region of Gastronomy and its rich cultural past. Every tour is designed to connect people with place. With passion, research and care, they share Bendigo’s stories with the world and leave visitors inspired to return.
Bendigo Heritage won Bronze in the Cultural Tourism category and Silver Spoon Estate won Bronze in the Tourism Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries category. Finalists were awarded to the Bendigo Chamber Music Festival in the Festival and Events category, Fiesta Bendigo in the Tourism Marketing and Campaigns category and Tasman Holiday Parks Bendigo in the Caravan and Holiday Parks category.
Mayor Cr Thomas Prince said the announcement of the 2025 Victorian Tourism Award winners was a proud moment for Greater Bendigo, with the City achieving Gold and local businesses excelling across highly competitive categories.
“This success is a testament to the passion, commitment, and collaborative effort of the City, our five Greater Bendigo finalists, and the wider tourism industry. Together, we continue to strengthen Greater Bendigo’s reputation as a leading destination for tourism and marketing,” Cr Prince said.
